Topic: Karen Koning AbuZayd

Israel offering compensation for UN Gaza damage

AFP Global Edition - 957 days ago
Israel has offered compensation for damage to United Nations facilities hit by its offensive in the Gaza Strip, the head of the UN's Palestinian refugee agency said Friday. "The Israelis have indicated that they will pay compensation, particularly for our buildings ...

Plight of Palestinians getting worse, UN warns

AP News - 959 days ago
UN aid agency chief warns of worsening humanitarian conditions for Palestinians in GazaThe blockade of Gaza is causing severe humanitarian hardship and the situation is getting worse every day, the head of the U.N. aid agency for Palestinian refugees warned on ...

UN agency urges end to Gaza blockade

AFP Global Edition - 959 days ago
The head of the UN's Palestinian refugee agency called on Israel Wednesday to lift its blockade on the Gaza Strip, where it said the local population was lacking the most basic necessities. "People can't live a normal life (in Gaza ...

Top U.N. relief officials want safe access to Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon

AP Features - 1729 days ago
The U.N.'s top relief officials appealed Wednesday for safe access to the Palestinian refugee camp at the center of a standoff between Islamic militants and the Lebanese army and urged the government to exercise maximum restraint in civilian areas."What ...

Top U.N. relief officials appeal for access to Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon

AP Features - 1729 days ago
The U.N.'s top relief officials appealed Wednesday for immediate access to the Palestinian refugee camp at the center of a standoff between Islamic militants and the Lebanese army and urged the government to exercise maximum restraint in civilian areas."What ...